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Former Democratic Alliance federal council chair James Selfe.

Veteran politician and pioneer in South African opposition politics James Selfe dies

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen called Selfe an unsung hero who dedicated his life to liberating South Africans

DA leader John Steenhuisen. Photo: (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Burned by its 2019 ‘woke’ experiment, the DA is unlikely to follow the same path leading up to 2024

The party believes it has been able to ‘self-correct’ after alienating white voters in the previous national and provincial elections

Former Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane. Photo: Supplied

The USA, Maimane and the DA: How Mmusi Maimane’s plan to change the DA fell apart

An internal report implicates Maimane as the mastermind in a plan to rid the party of its white leaders, thereby alienating white voters

Luyolo Mphithi

Schweizer-Reneke saga comes back to bite DA leaders

Internal report finds former youth leader Luyolo Mphithi not to blame for party’s response to Schweizer-Reneke school ‘racist’ incident

Former Midvaal mayor Solly Msimanga has left the Democratic Alliance.

Bongani Baloyi’s resignation catches DA off guard

Solly Msimanga, the official opposition’s leader in Gauteng, says the provincial leadership is surprised by the former Midvaal mayor’s resignation

Former Democratic Alliance federal council chair James Selfe.

James Selfe retires after dedicating 43 years to building a better South Africa

As a man with a great sense of occasion, it is an apt coincidence that Selfe retired during the week that we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our democracy’s founding document.

Prisoners will be vaccinated in phase two of the vaccine rollout programme, sparking fierce local and international debate.  (David Harrison/M&G)

Why prisoners are a priority in vaccine rollout

Inmates comprise a vulnerable group in society and they are meant to receive Covid-19 vaccines earlier than the general population. This has sparked debate locally and globally

DA interim leader John Steenhuisen. (Delwyn Verasamy/ M&G)

Steenhuisen takes the lead in DA race while Ntuli falters

‘If you want a guarantee buy a toaster. This is politics’

Helen Zille is the new chairperson of the DA’s federal council. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

“Comeback Gogo” Zille makes a return

The former Democratic Alliance leader has been elected as the party’s Federal Executive chairperson

After a short stint at the IRR, former DA leader Helen Zille has announced her plans to lead the party’s most senior decision-making body. (David Harrison/M&G)

Zille announces intention to lead DA’s federal council

The former DA leader plans to contest for the party’s second most powerful position

Athol Trollip  is apparently in the running to take over from James Selfe as chairperson of the Democratic Alliance’s federal executive committee. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Two vie for DA federal chair

With nominations opening this month, the contest for the Democratic Alliance’s second-in-command is heating up

On the spot: James Selfe (centre) has been tasked with cleaning up errant municipalities. (Themba Makofane/Gallo Images/Daily Sun)

DA admits to governance balls-ups

After disappointing elections results, the party is focusing on its municipalities and coalitions

Outgoing Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. (David Harrison/M&G)

Zille tweets ‘black privilege’ and DA stays mum

With elections out of the way Zille has returned to stoking racial tensions

IEC audit may delay the release of election results. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

IEC audit may delay release of poll results

The Electoral Commission of South Africa is conducting an audit of voting stations where individuals may have voted twice

Busisiwe Mkhwebane said her performance ‘speaks for itself’, with her office finalising 21 176 out of 25 288 complaints in the year 2016/17 and 2017/18. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

Public Protector survives removal proposal in Parliament

After considering a 25-page defence submitted by Mkhwebane, the justice portfolio committee voted that it was premature to begin proceedings

Masuku argued on Wednesday that neither party could supply any evidence that Zuma’s legal costs had been exorbitant. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

‘Politics are at play’ — Zuma counsel

The DA and the Economic Freedom Fighters contend that Zuma’s legal fees have already cost the public between R16-million and R32-million

Former Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba. (David Harrison/M&G)

Dlamini, Gigaba ‘acted dishonestly’, not fit to hold office — DA

The DA filed papers in the high court on Monday, challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reappointment of Malusi Gigaba and Bathabile Dlamini

Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Is it Msimanga out and Gana in for Tshwane?

The embattled mayor of Tshwane, who has lost favour with some in his caucus, may step down to focus on the 2019 elections

(Image via Sydney Morning Herald)

EFF spurns DA, woos ANC

The ruling party and Economic Freedom Fighters may cosy up after metro battles leave the Democratic Alliance bloodied

DA wannabe premiers line up

DA leaders pick sides amid confusion over party’s decision to ditch BEE

On Saturday it was revealed that the DA’s federal council had decided to ditch black economic empowerment, claiming the policy was ‘just not working’